Middle Dural, NSW 2158 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Middle Dural is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2158, home to 1,040 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the The Hills local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 25 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,040
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $3,067 /week
- Median personal income
- $990 /week
- Median family income
- $3,066 /week
- Average household size
- 3.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- The Hills Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Berowra
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $650 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,588
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Middle Dural Public School
- Galston Public School
- Kenthurst Public School
- Arcadia Public School
- Galston High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 21 bus stops
- Cranstons Rd At Garemyn Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Cranstons Rd Opp Garemyn Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Old Northern Rd Opp Edwards Rd
- Old Northern Rd At Edwards Rd
- 1285 Old Northern Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 24.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 68.8% of the 372 resolvable premises in Middle Dural. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 68.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 31.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 249 across postcode 2158 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 26% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 87 theft, 60 violent offences, 34 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Middle Dural?
Middle Dural (NSW 2158) had 1,040 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the The Hills Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Middle Dural?
The median advertised rent in Middle Dural is $650/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Middle Dural?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Middle Dural covering government sectors. Nearest include: Middle Dural Public School (1.3 km), Galston Public School (3.3 km), Kenthurst Public School (3.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Middle Dural?
Middle Dural is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (68.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Middle Dural?
Across postcode 2158, 249 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (87), violent (60), property damage (34). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Middle Dural?
In Middle Dural, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (24.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Middle Dural?
21 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Middle Dural centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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